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VF54 DXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,327 mi
Last recorded176,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 176,327 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,791 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 174,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,874 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to body mounts front and rear

front and rear suspension raised.

mud terrain tyres fitted all round

Fail 12 Dec 2022 172,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to body mounts front and rear

front and rear suspension raised.

mud terrain tyres fitted all round

Pass 20 Nov 2021 170,700 miles

4 mud terrain tyres fitted to vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear vehicle suspension lifted for off road use.

Fail 20 Nov 2021 170,700 miles

4 mud terrain tyres fitted to vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear vehicle suspension lifted for off road use.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 166,410 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2020 166,328 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor above exhaust hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi behind headlamp hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi behind head lamp hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick more than o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres on 3mm

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2019 161,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides !!!!!!!! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 154,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 154,165 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,934 miles

N/S/F Brake Slightly Fluctuating.

Slight Oil Leak.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 146,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F Brake Slightly Fluctuating.

Slight Oil Leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering box and drag link

Pass 31 Oct 2015 131,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 103,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,046 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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VF54 DXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF54 DXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF54 DXR registered?

VF54 DXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 February 2005.

Is VF54 DXR safe to buy?

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